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Short Definition
Electricians install, maintain, repair, test and commission electrical and electronic equipment and systems for industrial, commercial and domestic purposes. Electricians may also work on electrical transmission and distribution equipment.

Expanded Information
Electricians may perform the following tasks:

• read electrical, architectural and mechanical diagrams, drawings or specifications to determine job requirements
• plan the layout of wiring systems
• test for, locate and repair electrical malfunctions
• install electrical and electronic control systems
• assemble and fabricate electrical and electronic components and appliances
• connect electrical equipment to power supplies
• maintain automated production processes.

With experience and possibly some business training, electricians may specialise as electrical contractors, who order materials, organise staff to meet customer needs and carry out other tasks associated with running a business. Electricians may install insulated cables and connect switches, outlets and other fittings; connect circuit breakers, transformers, motors, heaters and other electrical equipment; install electrical equipment such as storage heaters, water heaters, electric signs, switchboards, motors and other electrical equipment.

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Alabama

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Arizona

Arkansas

California

California
	Various Locations -- California, West Virginia, Texas, Michigan -- National Institute of Technology Specialities: Automotive Technology, Electrical Technology, Electrician, Industrial Electrical Technology , Plumber, Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Summary: Here at our campus, we maintain a well-defined program philosophy: Provide quality education that emphasizes practical skills.Employ a highly skilled and dedicated...>> click for detailed page

District of Columbia

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

ITT Tech - Various Locations
	Various locations the U.S.: Specialties: Technology and Business School Summary: Thinking about a career in technology or business? You can with an education from ITT Tech! With over 80 ITT Technical Institutes located nationwide in over 30 states, ITT Techs are one of today's leading providers of technology education. The ITT Technical Institutes offer associate and bachelor degree programs in areas of technology and business.

Jacksonville, FL, ITT Technical Institute -- Electrician

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Chicago, IL, COYNE AMERICAN INSTITUTE -- Electrician

Indiana

Des Moines, IA, Vatterott College - Des Moines -- Electrician

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Michigan
	Various Locations -- California, West Virginia, Texas, Michigan -- National Institute of Technology Specialities: Automotive Technology, Electrical Technology, Electrician, Industrial Electrical Technology , Plumber, Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Summary: Here at our campus, we maintain a well-defined program philosophy: Provide quality education that emphasizes practical skills.Employ a highly skilled and dedicated...>> click for detailed page

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

ITT Tech - Various Locations
	Various locations the U.S.: Specialties: Technology and Business School Summary: Thinking about a career in technology or business? You can with an education from ITT Tech! With over 80 ITT Technical Institutes located nationwide in over 30 states, ITT Techs are one of today's leading providers of technology education. The ITT Technical Institutes offer associate and bachelor degree programs in areas of technology and business.

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Dayton, Macedonia, Ohio
	Various Locations -- Dayton & Macedonia, Ohio Specialities: Electrician, Masonry, Pipefitting, Carpentry, Welding Summary: Curriculum offerings are designed to fully prepare you – in an accelerated 4-month program – for a rewarding career as an electrician, carpenter, pipefitter or welder...>> click for detailed page

Brooklyn, OH, Total Technical Institute - Brooklyn -- Electrician

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Pulaski, PA
	Pulaski, PA – New Castle Schools of Trades Specialities: Automotive, Truck Driving, Electrician, HVAC, Welding Summary: Since 1945, New Castle School of Trades has been providing quality trade, electrical and automotive technology training in Pennsylvania. The technical school industry takes pride in schools like NCST with diverse program offerings...>> click for detailed page

Scranton, PA, Thomson Education Direct -- Electrician

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Texas
	Various Locations -- California, West Virginia, Texas, Michigan -- National Institute of Technology Specialities: Automotive Technology, Electrical Technology, Electrician, Industrial Electrical Technology , Plumber, Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Summary: Here at our campus, we maintain a well-defined program philosophy: Provide quality education that emphasizes practical skills.Employ a highly skilled and dedicated...>> click for detailed page

ITT Tech - Various Locations
	Various locations the U.S.: Specialties: Technology and Business School Summary: Thinking about a career in technology or business? You can with an education from ITT Tech! With over 80 ITT Technical Institutes located nationwide in over 30 states, ITT Techs are one of today's leading providers of technology education. The ITT Technical Institutes offer associate and bachelor degree programs in areas of technology and business.

El Paso, TX, CAREER CENTERS OF TEXAS -- Electrician

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

West Virginia
	Various Locations -- California, West Virginia, Texas, Michigan -- National Institute of Technology Specialities: Automotive Technology, Electrical Technology, Electrician, Industrial Electrical Technology , Plumber, Residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Summary: Here at our campus, we maintain a well-defined program philosophy: Provide quality education that emphasizes practical skills.Employ a highly skilled and dedicated...>> click for detailed page

Wisconsin

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